Consider the factors that potentially determine adherence to a computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program to generate corresponding adaptations
Guidance
When evaluating adherence of people with dementia to a computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program, sociodemographic, cognitive, and psychological factors should be taken into account.
Explanation and example
When we consider evaluating the adherence of people with dementia to a computer-based program for cognitive rehabilitation, it is important to consider sociodemographic (age, sex, educational level), cognitive (memory, attention, executive function) and psychological factors (level of motivation, expectations, previous computer use).
For this purpose, a periodic evaluation will help to evaluate these factors and their relation to the amount and the time that a person spends in using a computer program for cognitive rehabilitation. In this way, significant modifications could be made to the program, so that the program meets the needs of people with dementia.
Themes
Cognition Computer-based program Dementia Psychology Rehabilitation Software
Target groups
People living with dementia Policymakers ResearchersType of evidence
Angie Alejandra Diaz Baquero (INDUCT ESR15)
Study into adherence profile in people with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in the computer-based cognitive training program “GRADIOR”
References
Diaz Baquero, A. A., Franco-Martín, M. A., Parra Vidales, E., Toribio-Guzmán, J. M., Bueno-Aguado, Y., Martínez Abad, F., Perea Bartolomé, M. V., Asl, A. M., & van der Roest, H. G. (2022). The Effectiveness of GRADIOR: A Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Program for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Dementia. Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial After 4 and 12 Months of Treatment. Journal of Alzheimer’s disease : JAD, 86(2), 711–727. doi.org/10.3233/JAD-215350
As training manager of INDUCT, I am responsible for the overall coordination and organization of the individual and network-wide training of our 15 ESRs. My main task is the organization of five INDUCT Summer and Winter Schools. Together with the local and management team, we identify needs and interests among the ESRs, compose a varied program for the week including training sessions, project meetings and social and networking events, invite academic and non-academic expert speakers, organize practical matters, and afterwards we evaluate the event, write a report, and try to incorporate all suggestions in our future training events.